Month: May 2014

What you ask? Well, at the 2012 Cannonball…..actually the Saturday night before the 2012 Cannonball, I met Doug Wothke, Cannonballer #88. Doug was in Virginia at the time and had lost a wrist pin retainer in his cylinder on his way from Alabama. Doug rode his Cannonball bike from Alabama to New York, then across the country! We had only spoken via the 101 Chat Group before this and he called asking if I could help him with his 101. My sons were in from Ohio that weekend, so there was plenty of help. Doug arrived in West “by God” Virginia after catching a lift from a buddy. To work we went!!!! Doug spent the night, enjoyed some West Virginia hopitality, got his bike repaired and headed on to New York for the Cannonball.

But, as I began to enjoy the Cannonball with Doug across the country, I became aware of the stuff he had outfitting his bike. His friend, Greg of Bad&G Customs, makes all kinds of nice motorcycle items, from tool rolls, to saddle bags, to awesome seats. I was really envious of all his cool items After the ride a few weeks later, a tool roll, just like Doug’s, arrived in the mail from Doug — THANKS again! Then at Christmas, my wife had gotten me a set of the saddle bags, just like Doug’s. Awesome! And finally, for my birthday, my mom (with the help of my wife) had me a seat made, just like Doug’s! HA! Absolutely!!! So, I’ll be set up for this ride! Thanks again Doug!

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Last week seemed to be all about airplanes…..instead of motorcycles. To start, on Monday we worked on the 1967 Citabria that we’re almost finished building. It only needs a couple finishing touches Read more →

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Since we didn’t seem to be too busy, had to take a time out today for a thermostat installation,and radiator hose repair for dad (Buck). It’s finally starting to warm up in West Virginia and Dad wants to get his ’40 Ford out for some cruising…… now back to the regularly scheduled program!

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Today, my wife helped me (as she often does) work on building up the front end. We got the bushings installed in the rocker arms and the horn mounted. Then we polished the main shaft for the spring pack, assembled it and attached them to the dog legs. Finally, we put the race and neck bearings in the neck and then the front end to the frame. She’s starting to come together.. Read more →

Jared is a third generation Indian enthusiast. He is the proud Dad of three daughters: Jordan, Karter and Spencer. Jared lives with his family in Findlay, Ohio and works as an engineer in the petroleum industry. His favorite motorcycle from the family collection is the 1934 Standard Scout.

Justin is the Dad of twin boys, Landon and Nolan and their big brother, Karson. Justin is an engineer at a petroleum refinery in Robinson, IL. He is most proud of Lil Miss Red, the first bike (741 Custom) he independently restored.

Steve is Buck's son. It is his passion for the bikes that has allowed the team to grow their collection to what it is today. He loves sharing his talents with his sons, Justin and Jared, almost as much as he enjoys sharing his love for the motorcycles with his 6 grandchildren.